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Topic: Environment

millstream

IPA: /ˈmɪlˌstrim/

KK: /ˈmɪlˌstrim/

noun

Definition: A stream of water that is used to power a mill, often flowing quickly.

Example: The old mill was powered by a millstream that ran through the valley.

minimise

IPA: /ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/

KK: /ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make something as small as possible or to reduce it to the least amount.

Example: We need to minimise waste in our production process.

mining

IPA: /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

KK: /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The activity of extracting valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth, usually through digging or drilling.

Example: Mining for gold has been a significant industry in many countries.

mire

IPA: /maɪər/

KK: /maɪr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become stuck in a wet, muddy area or to be trapped in a difficult situation.

Example: The car began to mire in the muddy field after the heavy rain.

noun

Definition: A difficult or unpleasant situation, often involving mud or wet ground.

Example: The hikers got stuck in the mire and had trouble getting out.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone or something to become stuck in mud or a difficult situation.

Example: The heavy rain caused the car to mire in the muddy field.

mitigant

IPA: /ˈmɪtɪɡənt/

KK: /ˈmɪtɪɡənt/

adjective

Definition: Having the ability to make something less severe, serious, or painful.

Example: The new policy includes several mitigant measures to reduce the impact of climate change.

noun

Definition: A thing that makes a situation less severe or serious.

Example: The new policy is a mitigant to the effects of climate change.

mitigate

IPA: /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/

KK: /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become less severe or intense; to lessen the impact or effect of something.

Example: The new policies aim to mitigate the effects of climate change.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen the impact of something.

Example: The government took steps to mitigate the effects of the economic crisis.

mitigating

IPA: /ˈmɪtɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ/

KK: /mɪtɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: That helps to make something less severe, serious, or painful.

Example: The new policies are aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change.

verb

Definition: To make something less severe, serious, or painful.

Example: The government is taking steps to mitigate the effects of climate change.

mitigation

IPA: /mɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/

KK: /mɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something less severe, serious, or painful.

Example: The city implemented several measures for the mitigation of flood risks.

mitigator

IPA: /ˈmɪtɪˌɡeɪtə/

KK: /ˈmɪtɪˌɡeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that makes a situation less severe or serious.

Example: The environmental agency appointed a mitigator to help reduce the impact of pollution.

moating

IPA: /ˈmoʊtɪŋ/

KK: /ˈmoʊtɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A type of material or substance that is used to fill or support structures, often found in construction or mining contexts.

Example: The workers used moating to stabilize the mining shaft against the quicksand.

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